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Holy Grail XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnie Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Krauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barnie Bradstone!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bradstone.
Bradstone misses with a double jab.
Krauss shoots in but Bradstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krauss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bradstone's guard.
Krauss postures up in Bradstone's guard and throws a big left but Bradstone blocks it.
Krauss looking to pass the guard.
Krauss preventing the sweep.
Bradstone trying to control the position here.
Bradstone wants to sweep here but Krauss controlling him for the moment.
Bradstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krauss is controlling him.
Krauss advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauss tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Krauss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krauss trying to control the position but Bradstone is working away.
Krauss decides to stand back up.
Bradstone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradstone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krauss is rocked!
Bradstone fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Krauss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Krauss looks to clinch but Bradstone throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Krauss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barnie Bradstone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romario de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Lima comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Escape To the Void. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romario de Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Lima tries to clinch up.
de Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alpha.
de Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alpha is looking to control de Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alpha avoid being mounted?
Alpha is trying to get back to full guard.
de Lima prevents Alpha from standing back up.
Alpha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alpha is trying to keep de Lima in close.
Alpha working for a triangle but de Lima defends it easily.
Alpha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alpha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
de Lima swinging wilding here.
Alpha with a lazy takedown attempt
and de Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alpha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. de Lima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
de Lima closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alpha throws a knee to the head but misses.
de Lima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romario de Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Alpha.
Alpha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. de Lima smiles and moves away.
Alpha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alpha tries to pass the half guard into mount. de Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha prevents de Lima from improving his position.
de Lima preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
de Lima won't allow Alpha to pass to mount.
de Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alpha.
Alpha is just content to waste time from the top position. de Lima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
de Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
de Lima keeping moving, preventing Alpha from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Alpha.
Alpha scores a takedown into full mount!
Alpha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alpha controlling the position easily from mount.
Alpha looking to ground and pound but de Lima is blocking nicely.
Alpha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dog Alpha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alpha wanted to stand there but de Lima had control of the position.
de Lima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alpha manages to get himself to full guard.
Alpha is trying to keep de Lima in close.
Alpha doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and de Lima manages to pass to side control.
Alpha wants to get back to full guard.
Alpha trying to control here.
de Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alpha is trying to stand.
Alpha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alpha lands a right hook to the body.
Alpha feints and as de Lima raises his hands in defense, Alpha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alpha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alpha stands and throws de Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alpha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from de Lima.
Alpha has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alpha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alpha trying to control the position.
Alpha wants to stand and escape but de Lima is having none of it.
de Lima trying to control but Alpha is working from the bottom.
Alpha kicks de Lima off and gets to his feet.
Alpha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
de Lima keeping moving, preventing Alpha from controlling successfully.
Alpha stands and steps away. de Lima gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alpha rushes de Lima and presses him up against the cage.
Alpha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alpha scores a takedown into full mount!
Alpha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. de Lima can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
de Lima tries to hold on but Alpha pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alpha moves into range and clinches up with de Lima.
de Lima is pressed up against the cage. Alpha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag de Lima down to the mat. de Lima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
de Lima stuffs the takedown attempt from Alpha. Alpha gets slowly back to his feet.
de Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alpha counters with a nice double leg into side control. de Lima won't be happy with that.
Alpha wants to control but de Lima is keeping him busy.
Alpha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, de Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alpha but great work by de Lima.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alpha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
de Lima tries for a kimura but Alpha is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha tries to bench press de Lima off him but de Lima keeps the position.
Alpha sneaks back into half guard.
Alpha moves into full guard.
Alpha trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alpha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alpha is trying to keep de Lima in close.
Alpha has his foot on de Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. de Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
de Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alpha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alpha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alpha!
Alpha staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Alpha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alpha grinds an elbow into de Lima's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alpha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alpha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Romario de Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
de Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alpha.
Alpha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alpha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. de Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alpha.
Alpha is trying to control the action in half guard but de Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alpha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnem Klotzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatty McJitsu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatty McJitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Agnem Klotzk!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJitsu shoots in for a takedown but Klotzk shows good takedown defense.
Klotzk fails with the takedown
and McJitsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Klotzk looking for a sweep. Not yet Klotzk, not yet.
Klotzk keeping moving, preventing McJitsu from controlling successfully.
Klotzk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klotzk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McJitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Klotzk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McJitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klotzk stopping the sweep attempt from McJitsu.
Klotzk tries to free his leg and advance position but McJitsu is retaining full guard.
McJitsu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Klotzk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McJitsu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Klotzk's back instead.
Klotzk turns into McJitsu and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klotzk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McJitsu has his foot on Klotzk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klotzk works his way back into a safe position though.
McJitsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McJitsu is breathing heavily.
Klotzk looking to pass the guard.
Klotzk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McJitsu is trying to keep Klotzk in close.
McJitsu has his foot on Klotzk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klotzk works his way back into a safe position though.
McJitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klotzk tries to free his leg and advance position but McJitsu is retaining full guard.
McJitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klotzk is one step ahead there.
Klotzk passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klotzk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McJitsu has left one of his arms exposed and Klotzk doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. McJitsu screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Agnem Klotzk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walker Texasranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson has chosen Its Raining Men as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walker Texasranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernieson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Texasranger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ernieson. No joy for Texasranger on that attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Texasranger.
Texasranger shoots for a takedown but Ernieson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernieson throws a nice looking combination but Texasranger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Texasranger misses with a straight left.
Walker Texasranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernieson has Texasranger up against the cage in a clinch.
Texasranger tries to pull guard but Ernieson holds him up against the cage and eventually Texasranger drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walker Texasranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Texasranger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Texasranger stops a takedown attempt from Ernieson.
Ernieson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ernieson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Texasranger.
Ernieson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ernieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Texasranger pinned against the cage. Texasranger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Texasranger thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Texasranger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ernieson throws a series of punches but Texasranger moves out of range.
Ernieson throws a right and a left that Texasranger avoids nicely.
Ernieson has closed the distance and engaged Texasranger in a clinch.
Ernieson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Texasranger prevents it.
Ernieson gets underhooks to prevent Texasranger's takedown attempt.
Ernieson tries for a takedown but Texasranger manages to get underhooks.
Ernieson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Texasranger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ernieson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ernieson has clasped his hands together around Texasranger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Texasranger tries to bench press Ernieson off him but Ernieson keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texasranger is working hard here to advance position.
Ernieson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Texasranger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ernieson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Texasranger can't do much from the bottom here.
Texasranger is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Texasranger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Texasranger misses.
Texasranger throws an overhand right that lands on Ernieson's shoulder, as Ernieson tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texasranger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Texasranger throws a hook but Ernieson blocks it.
Ernieson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ernieson fails to land the takedown.
Ernieson looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Ernieson - just one landing.
Texasranger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ernieson manages to avoid it.
Texasranger has a takedown stuffed.
Ernieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Texasranger throws the left hand but Ernieson avoids the punch easily.
Ernieson fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Ernieson misses.
Texasranger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Texasranger misses with a double jab
and Ernieson counters with a single leg into guard. Texasranger didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Texasranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texasranger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ernieson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Texasranger.
Texasranger is looking for a sweep.
Texasranger prevents Ernieson from moving into mount.
Ernieson trying to control the position but Texasranger is working away.
Texasranger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ernieson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Texasranger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernieson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ernieson dodges the punch combination from Texasranger.
Texasranger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ernieson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ernieson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ernieson has Texasranger up against the cage in a clinch.
Texasranger tries to score a body lock takedown but Ernieson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Texasranger has Ernieson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ernieson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Texasranger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Texasranger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ernieson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernieson manages to break the clinch.
Texasranger looks to land a left hand but Ernieson moved out of range nicely.
Texasranger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ernieson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ernieson tries to score a body lock takedown but Texasranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ernieson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texasranger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Texasranger throws a looping overhand right but Ernieson ducks down to avoid it.
Texasranger throws a sloppy head kick and Ernieson moves out of range easily.
Texasranger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ernieson's head.
Texasranger misses with a combination
and Ernieson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ernieson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ernieson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walker Texasranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ernieson clinches.
Ernieson manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Texasranger misses its intended target.
Ernieson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Texasranger misses with a hook.
Texasranger throws out a loose jab but Ernieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernieson ducks under a wild hook from Texasranger.
Ernieson throws a series of punches but Texasranger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texasranger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Texasranger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ernieson.
Texasranger misses with a combination
and Ernieson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Texasranger is rocked!
Ernieson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Texasranger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ernieson darts in and clinches Texasranger up against the cage.
Ernieson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Texasranger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Texasranger seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Texasranger goes for a takedown attempt but Ernieson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Ernieson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Texasranger looks to land a left hand but Ernieson moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Texasranger misses
and Ernieson counters with a right hand to the body.
Texasranger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Texasranger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Texasranger misses with a straight left.
Ernieson scores with a one two! Texasranger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Ernieson.
Horrible takedown by Ernieson or perhaps it was just good defense by Texasranger which made him look bad.
Ernieson darts in and clinches Texasranger up against the cage.
Ernieson wants a takedown but no success here.
Texasranger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ernieson.
Texasranger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ernieson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Texasranger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ernieson prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texasranger tries for a takedown but Ernieson manages to get underhooks.
Ernieson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Texasranger is looking for a sweep. Ernieson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ernieson wants to stand up but Texasranger has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Texasranger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ernieson pulls his head out easily.
Ernieson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Texasranger is looking to improve his position but Ernieson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernieson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ernieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Texasranger misses with a body shot.
Ernieson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Texasranger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ernieson finds it's way round the side to connect with Texasranger's head.
Texasranger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ernieson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ernieson moves away from the strike by Texasranger.
Texasranger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ernieson as he avoids it easily.
Ernieson clinches up against the cage.
Ernieson breaks the clinch.
Texasranger throws an overhand right that lands on Ernieson's shoulder, as Ernieson tries to avoid the shot.
Ernieson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Texasranger misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Texasranger misses its intended target.
Texasranger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson scores with a three punch combo!
Ernieson throws a one two combo.
Ernieson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Texasranger tries to avoid it but Ernieson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Texasranger to the ground. Texasranger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Texasranger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ernieson.
Texasranger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ernieson fails to land the takedown.
Walker Texasranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernieson.
Texasranger misses the jab.
Ernieson lands a jab to the head.
Texasranger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ernieson.
Ernieson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ernieson moves into the clinch.
Texasranger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ernieson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ernieson breaks the clinch.
Texasranger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ernieson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ernieson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Texasranger misses with a double jab
and Ernieson counters with a one-two to the body.
Texasranger misses with a double jab
and Ernieson counters with a left and a right that stings Texasranger.
Ernieson clinches with his opponent.
Ernieson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Texasranger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Texasranger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ernieson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ernieson forces Texasranger back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texasranger letting Ernieson take a breather here.
Texasranger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ernieson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Texasranger is working for takedown but Ernieson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ernieson lands with a left to the head.
Ernieson is pressed up against the cage. Texasranger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ernieson down to the mat. Ernieson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Texasranger misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ernieson to counter with a crisp jab.
Texasranger shoots in and drives through. Ernieson sprawls well.
Texasranger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ernieson drives through and clinches with Texasranger against the cage.
Texasranger prevents the takedown attempt.
Texasranger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ernieson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texasranger misses with a body punch
and Ernieson counters with a series of strikes. Texasranger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ernieson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ernieson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ernieson duly obliges.
Texasranger digs a good hook to Ernieson's body.
Texasranger misses with a hook. Ernieson ducked under it nicely.
Texasranger throws a big shot that misses.
Ernieson rushes Texasranger and presses him up against the cage.
Ernieson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ernieson.
Texasranger looking for a takedown.
Ernieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Texasranger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Texasranger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ernieson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ernieson breaks the clinch.
Walker Texasranger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Texasranger lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Ernieson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ernieson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Ernieson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masters Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dong's choice of entrance music: Pantera-Walk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
225 lbs
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235 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masters Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ring Dong!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.
Dong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Max's guard.
Max is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dong advances to half guard.
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Max doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Max is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Max trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Max desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Max doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Dong looks gassed!
Dong blocks the strikes from Max.
Dong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Max lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dong!
Dong can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max controlling from mount.
Max manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dong to take his back!
Max missing with strikes from the back.
Max has the hooks in. Dong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dong covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dong tries to reverse the position but Max maintains control.
Max wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Max throws some wild stikes that Dong manages to avoid easily.
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Max there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Max stands up from mount. Strange move.
Max lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Max. That one must have hurt.
Max instigates a clinch.
Dong tries for a takedown but Max manages to get underhooks.
Dong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Max is looking to control Dong's arms but Dong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Max has his back to the cage.
Max breaks the clinch.
Max shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masters Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Max counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masters Max dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Max scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
Max seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Dong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Max wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dong scores with a few weak punches.
Max seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Max wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Max won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Max gets to his feet. Dong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Max.
Dong scores with a takedown into Max's guard.
Max is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max looking to control.
Max wants to get back to his feet but Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dong drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Dong off! Dong jumps back into Max's guard.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong advances to full mount.
Dong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Max really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dong looking for a guillotine from mount but Max is having none of it.
Dong has hold of Max's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Max manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Max tries to lock up and control but Dong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dong working for a submission but Max is keeping him at bay.
Dong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Max is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Max and Dong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Max is looking to reverse the position.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
Dong tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Dong tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ring Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Max moves into range and clinches up with Dong.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Max just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Max can't fight it off and eventually Dong manages to take the fight to the floor. Max looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Max throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Max tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong advances position into side control!
Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Max tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
Dong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Max, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong advances nicely into full mount.
Max is looking to improve his position but Dong isn't that keen on the idea.
Max has given up his back here. Will Dong look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dong keeps control of the position as Max tries to break free.
Dong cracks Max with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Max from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Max defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dong's arms.
Dong looking for the RNC.
Ring Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Max is defending well though. Dong let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Max right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Max as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dong!
Dong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Max just trying to survive but Dong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking for the choke from the back position but Max is controlling his hands well.
Max trying to control the hands but Dong won't let him.
Dong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Max trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
Dong controlling well, preventing Max from escaping the position.
Dong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Max defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ring Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ring Dong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Handy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Courageous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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20
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hammer Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Courageous!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Courageous as Handy shoots in.
Courageous keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handy.
Handy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Kevin Courageous has been cut.
Handy shoots in for a takedown but Courageous shows good takedown defense.
Handy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Handy prevents Courageous from improving his position.
Courageous holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Courageous trying to control here.
Courageous wants to get back to his feet.
Courageous wants to improve his position but Handy is controlling well.
Handy trying to pass the guard but Courageous defending well.
Handy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Courageous manages to get to full guard.
Handy tries to free his leg and advance position but Courageous is retaining full guard.
Courageous trying to control the position here.
Courageous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Handy manages to get to full guard.
Handy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Courageous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courageous slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Handy wants to sweep here but Courageous controlling him for the moment.
Handy wants to hit a switch here but Courageous passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Handy there!
Handy is in a horrible position here. Courageous smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Courageous controlling from mount.
Handy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy is working hard here to advance position.
Handy is breathing heavily.
Courageous controlling from the full mount.
Handy is desperately trying to improve his position but Courageous has a good base and remains in mount.
Handy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Courageous can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Handy is looking to escape.
Handy working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Courageous content just to control the position here.
Courageous lands with some strikes.
Courageous pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Handy is looking to get to half guard.
Courageous controlling his opponent.
Courageous manages to capitalize on a mistake by Handy to take his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Courageous. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Good control from Courageous.
Handy tries to roll but Courageous sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hammer Handy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Courageous's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Handy wants to clinch up but Courageous keeps it at a distance.
Courageous blocks a low kick nicely.
Courageous should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Handy tries to clinch up.
Handy gets a takedown into half guard.
Courageous is looking to improve his position.
Handy stops Courageous from getting back to his feet.
Courageous is looking to control Handy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courageous avoid being mounted?
Handy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Courageous defends it well.
Handy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Handy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Courageous tries to get to full guard but Handy has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Courageous closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Handy to the mat! Handy manages to get full guard.
Handy working for a triangle but Courageous defends it easily.
Courageous is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Handy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Courageous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Courageous stands and throws Handy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Courageous's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Courageous has hold of Handy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Handy seems comfortable defending it but Courageous has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Handy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Handy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Courageous couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Courageous!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Ferraro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Ferraro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferraro throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Ferraro drops Morrow with a big left hand and mounts him. Morrow is in big trouble!
Morrow is rocked!
Morrow is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferraro stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ferraro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferraro misses with a straight left.
Ferraro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferraro scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferraro misses with a head kick.
Morrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferraro gets caught flat footed, as Morrow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow preventing the sweep.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferraro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrow looking to pass the guard.
Morrow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Morrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferraro misses with a head kick.
Ferraro looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferraro stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrow. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferraro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferraro throws a wild body kick that Morrow sees coming a mile off.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Ferraro shows good takedown defense.
Ferraro connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Morrow to the floor! Ferraro dives in looking for the finish!
Morrow is still in real trouble! Can Ferraro finish him?
Morrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrow seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferraro trying to control from half guard but Morrow is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro stands up from half guard.
Morrow blocks a head kick by Ferraro.
Ferraro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraro throws a head kick that misses.
Ferraro throws a head kick that misses.
Ferraro misses with a head kick.
Ferraro scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferraro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferraro looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Ferraro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferraro scores with a spinning back kick!
Morrow looks gassed!
Ferraro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferraro throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferraro.
Ferraro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Ferraro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ferraro throws a head kick that misses.
Ferraro throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferraro wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance.
Ferraro looks for the body kick but Morrow saw that one coming.
Ferraro swinging wilding here.
Ferraro looks to land a left hand but Morrow moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferraro misses with a body shot.
Ferraro throws a push kick but Morrow slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ferraro.
Ferraro misses with a few strikes there.
Colin Ferraro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ferraro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferraro misses with a body shot.
Ferraro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferraro with a poor takedown
and Morrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferraro's guard.
Morrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferraro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferraro wants to stand but Morrow is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morrow winds up and cracks Ferraro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morrow seems to be working for a kimura but Ferraro defends the submission attempt.
Morrow blocks the strikes from Ferraro.
Morrow trying to pass the guard but Ferraro defending well.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrow is working for a kimura but Ferraro is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrow is nestled in close to Ferraro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrow stops Ferraro from getting back to his feet.
Morrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferraro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferraro throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Ferraro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferraro looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Ferraro looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Colin Ferraro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferraro tries to clinch up but Morrow circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Ferraro misses.
Ferraro tries to land a front kick but Morrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferraro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferraro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferraro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferraro throws a wild body kick that Morrow sees coming a mile off.
Ferraro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Ferraro throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Ferraro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferraro tries for a takedown but Morrow circles away easily
so Morrow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferraro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrow is one step ahead there.
Morrow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferraro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morrow has Ferraro in his guard.
Morrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferraro is on top in guard.
Morrow is working an open guard so Ferraro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Ferraro.
Ferraro throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Ferraro is looking to wear down Morrow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferraro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrow moves out of range of the body kick from Ferraro.
Ferraro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Ferraro.
Ferraro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferraro throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Ferraro throws a push kick but Morrow slaps the foot to one side.
Ferraro misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferraro misses with a body kick.
Ferraro is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro throws a head kick that Morrow semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferraro.
Ferraro tries to clinch up but Morrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferraro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferraro.
Ferraro throws a head kick that misses.
Ferraro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferraro misses with a looping right.
Ferraro throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferraro misses with a takedown
and Morrow counters with a single leg into guard. Ferraro didn't expect that.
Morrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrow drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Morrow as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ferraro screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Morrow! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Seth Morrow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Even Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Kotoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Even Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikita Kotoski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Steven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steven moves out of range as Kotoski strikes.
Steven is looking to clinch.
Steven tries to clinch up but Kotoski circles away and keeps his distance.
Steven checks a leg kick nicely.
Steven misses with a body kick.
Steven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven shoots in for a double leg but Kotoski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Even Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotoski gets a clinch.
Steven is looking to break free of the clinch but Kotoski has double underhooks.
Kotoski is trying to break the clinch but Steven has him pressed against the cage.
Steven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kotoski blocks it with crossed arms.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Kotoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kotoski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steven is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotoski throws a series of punches but Steven avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Steven with that takedown attempt.
Kotoski drops Steven with a big left hand! Steven is injured, injured bad! Kotoski jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Kotoski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tortilla Flats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flats comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica: My Apocalypse. Sobral has chosen Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Mateo Sobral has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tortilla Flats's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tortilla Flats!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Sobral.
Sobral shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobral showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobral is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sobral goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flats is on top in guard.
Flats wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
Flats works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sobral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Flats pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flats controlling the action here.
Sobral gets full guard.
Sobral working for a triangle but Flats defends it easily.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flats doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flats manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral looks gassed!
Sobral looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobral looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flats puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sobral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Flats is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. Flats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flats throws a series of punches but Sobral moves out of range.
Flats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flats has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flats stands and steps away. Sobral gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flats tries to clinch up.
Flats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flats sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flats decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sobral, up you get!
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Tortilla Flats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flats takes the fight into the clinch.
Flats gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sobral throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flats is keen to just control but Sobral is a slippery customer.
Flats is taking a breather. Sobral says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral gets back to full guard.
Sobral has his foot on Flats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flats works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flats sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flats trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Sobral is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral wants to sweep here but Flats controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tortilla Flats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flats looks for a takedown but Sobral sprawls well.
Sobral shoots for a takedown but Flats saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Flats or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobral which made him look bad.
Good work by Sobral as he checks the leg kick.
Sobral darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobral working Flats over with strikes.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flats!
Flats wants to hold on but Sobral pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poor strikes thrown by Sobral there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sobral is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flats can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flats defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sobral.
Sobral is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flats is surviving well by controlling Sobral's body position as best he can.
Sobral prevents Flats from getting the reversal.
Sobral goes for an armbar but Flats turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Flats.
Sobral wants to improve his position but instead Flats has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flats looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
Tortilla Flats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Flats pulls his head out easily.
Flats lands with a punch from half guard.
Flats working Sobral over with strikes.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Flats pulls his head out easily.
Sobral trying to control here.
Sobral is staying active underneath Flats, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Sobral.
Flats scores with a one two! Sobral had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but Flats shows good takedown defense.
Sobral tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flats swivels and escapes.
Tortilla Flats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Sobral.
Flats moves in looking to clinch but Sobral pushes him off.
Flats shoots in and bounces Sobral off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sobral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flats trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Flats passes Sobral's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral gets full guard.
Sobral is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sobral passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flats working to try and regain half guard.
Sobral has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Flats is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateo Sobral!
Mateo Sobral is the new lightweight champion!
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